Kensai's and Numericals Options

[Ferro]

So I'm thinking of starting a Kensai but appreciate they are very much a glass cannon as far as warriors go.

I was wondering what damage reductions people have taken with theirs compared to damage grades and stamina's up to 3k. With a standard spend, I can only get to still being in rubbish life with only 12/6/3 and only doing six.

Has anyone gone for higher damage grades before 3k and if so, what did you sacrifice? And has anyone gone for better survivability, how do you fare compared to proper warriors? Can you still hold your own?


And lastly..... any ideas on a non standard I can put in for in place of rages? I like knowing what I'm taking all the time, I can't do the change of maths in combat, it just confuses me. I appreciate I might not get anything as good, but as long as it's something that counts at all times then I'm good!